Association of International Marathons and Distance Races

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Distance Running 2026 Edition 2

2026 edition 2 flat

Published April 2026

Cover: Midnight Sun Marathon, Norway

Contents

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Children’s running

The future of running

By Noshin Sharmili
AIMS Children’s Series brings joy, inclusion, and healthy habits to indigenous children in northern Bangladesh

Innovation

Running with risk

By Noshin Sharmili
Every run has a quiet companion

Partner highlight

Japan’s running culture

50 years of RunJapan

Partner highlight

From sacrifice to glory

Introduction to new AIMS medals partner Todotrofeo

Race medicine

Injuries of female runners

By Dr. med. Margrit Lock
Dr Margrit Lock lists physiological factors

Also in this issue …

News from AIMS; Race dates; Race contact details.

Partners

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Distance Running

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Cover of 2026 Edition 2

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2026 Edition 2

Cover: Midnight Sun Marathon, Norway

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